Month: December 2018

Reviewing Older Paintings

I have started checking my archive files for paintings I did in my earlier years.  I find this process interesting and inspiring to review my journey and growth as an artist.  The journey is not over yet.  I will always feel like a novice yearning to learn more and become a better painter.  Back to where I was going with this post, take a look at this bluebonnet painting composed in an oval.  The petals at the bottom are painted coming out of the oval providing an interesting illusion.  The original was done in oils using the oval idea Bob Ross (one of my favorite artists) and others were doing on TV. 

I enjoyed the work and will be posting more of my older works, and of course, new paintings as I finish them; so, check back to see whats going on.  Prints are available.

Merry Christmas to You and Yours!

Jimmie Bartlett

Snowy Egret on the Rocks, original painting

White Egret on the Rocks
White Egret on the Rocks

I finished painting the Snowy Egret on the Rocks painting done in acrylics this week and thoroughly enjoyed the entire process.   I used a reference photo I took of the Egret fishing along the shoreline in Palacios, Texas, which by the way is one of my favorite places to go to take pictures of birds and boats.

The painting is 24 inches by 12 inches on a standard depth gallery wrap canvas with edges painted.  I started the work blocking in the traced image outline and background with basic colors without detailing.  At this point, I got intrigued with the water movement and spent most of the time creating the wavering action and reflections.  Lastly, the white bird brights and shadows was done.  I think it came out OK?  The original and prints are available, see  https://bartlettpairart.com/product/snowy-egret-on-the-rocks-original-painting/

Merry Christmas Everybody!

Jimmie Bartlett

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